00:30:14 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: You can check out Judie’s guest blog for the Housing LIN, “Better all round: Why are we doing this downsizing now?�, here: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Better-all-round-why-are-we-doing-this-downsizing-now/ 00:31:41 judie collins: from Judie Collins Chair of Greater Manchester Older Peoples Network Housing and Neighbourhoods. We are working with Manchester University School of Architecture and Care and Repair about Housing Options for Older People. We have just mystery shopped our 10 local authorities to find out what advice they can give and it seems likely most of it is in a crisis e.g. on hospital release.We would welcome best practice elsewhere 00:32:48 Charlotte Norman: Hi Judie. Would be good to connect with you on the GM work as health lead for GM Housing Providers 00:33:52 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: And for more information on the award winning HAPPI scheme (formerly John Dower House), see this Housing LIN case study at: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Housing/Practice_examples/Housing_LIN_case_studies/HLIN_CaseStudy_152_ProctorMatthews.pdf 00:34:39 Charlotte Norman: Many thanks - will drop you a line 00:34:40 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: In response to Judie Collins post, the Housing LIN curates a best practice page on 'downsizing' at: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/browse/HousingExtraCare/ExtraCareStrategy/SHOP/SHOP_Practice/DeliveringKeyOutcomes/Downsizing/ 00:35:19 Simon Ricketts: It would be interesting to hear if Judie wishes she'd made the decision to move earlier, although John Dower wouldn't have been available... 00:38:52 Janet Sutherland: Good to hear Judie's story. I have also downsized this year, but to a smaller house that pretty well meets lifetime homes criteria, though it's not new. My takeaway is do try to clear out your paperwork (old family papers, kids artwork etc) in advance of the big decluttering. Leaving your family home at the same time as sorting through all the memories is tough, so start the decluttering early! 00:40:00 emmawebster: Lovely to hear from Judie and her experience at Latherham House so far. She captured beautifully our aspirations when Proctor & Matthews were designing Latherham House and is it so pleasing to hear that the experiences we had hoped for have become a reality. I’d definitely recommend Judie and James’ blog it’s well worth a read. 00:45:35 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: If people are interested, do also read a selection of guest blogs for the Housing LIN by our London chair, Margaret Edwards, on her move and futureproofing her new home at: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/author/Margaret-Edwards/ 00:50:01 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: Here’s Sarah guest blog for the Housing LIN, “Marketing retirement housing for sale: Are you ready for 2022?� -https://www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Marketing-retirement-housing-for-sale-Are-you-ready-for-2022-/ 00:50:01 Tony Molloy: from a social housing perspective I have seen the same or similar issues with permanent decants from general needs 01:00:54 Jerome Billeter: The Retirement Village and Extra Care Housing in England: Operators’ Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic - RE-COV Study - referred to by Jeremy can be accessed at: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/RE-COV-Study/ 01:02:01 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: Please do type your questions in the Q&A box for today’s Q&A and roundtable discussion later on! 01:03:06 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: For more about MSV's approach 'Flourish' check out the resources on the Housing LIN website at: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/Rightsizing-Later-Living-and-HAPPI-Schemes/ 01:08:26 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: and more information on MSV Clarence Gardens in Bury that Charlotte refers to is captured in the Housing LIN directory of DH funded schemes at: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/ECHScheme/search/Clarence-Gardens/ 01:11:35 Charlotte Norman: Thanks Sally 01:12:41 Carole Smyth: I am 62 and downsized to a 2 bed last year. My small CIC is Moving Together Devon. We help older people move home, mainly home owners who are ageing without support and experiencing all that has been said today. 01:27:48 Tony Molloy: I worked on Peabody buildings with no stairs and there were so many residents living on the higher floors who attributed their good health to stairs, 01:31:03 Amanda: Please be aware that there is specialist relocation service for seniors that works with developments to help retirees downsize 01:31:26 Charlotte Norman: Lots of services for people locally Amanda - agree 01:32:25 Jane Minter: I wish all housing providers were like you Charlotte. Have looked online at your material which is lovely. So positive and engaging 01:33:39 Charlotte Norman: Thanks so much Jane. We don’t always get it right, but we are really trying and want people to have a home that supports their health 01:34:20 ceciliabrodigan@leasehold-consultancyservices.co.uk: Really interesting discussions, thanks to all. The Elderly Accommodation Counsel has recently launched an Information and Advice Service in conjunction with Bassetlaw Advice Centre. I am doing some work with them and on behalf of them would welcome the opportunity to connect with the speakers to develop the discussions to help support the information and advice given, as has been recognised it must be the individuals choice but the relevant information must be available to make their choice an informed one. 01:38:44 Jane Minter: Agree with Kevin. Funding needs to be separate from the advice and support on offer. So good to see housing options services available and like the idea of providers getting together to support this Francis - as we all know it is hard to get Government support these days 01:40:26 Lynne O'Brien: Thanks Judie - very interesting to hear of your experience 01:40:28 Jerome Billeter: Check our virtual Summit programme and book your place at https://www.housinglin.org.uk/HLINSummit2021/ 01:40:35 Sally Taylor-Ridgway: Join us in December for the Housing LIN Summit - A Festival of Ideas – marking our 10th Anniversary - week commencing Monday, 6 December for five days of inspiring conversations in a virtual format with influential figures from the housing and care industries. To coincide with HAPPI Awareness Week, we’ve got a great line-up each day showcasing the latest in thought-leadership, highlighting product and service innovations, as well as bringing you cutting-edge research and practice development for the UK’s housing with care sector. Lots for you to choose from. Book now: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/HLINSummit2021/ 01:41:29 Charlotte Norman: Thanks to the team and Housing Lin 01:41:36 Sheila Peace: As really interesting session from all speakers. I have contacted the National Federation of Estate Agents in the past and they are interested in this are. My thanks. Sheila Peace 01:41:44 Amanda: Thank you all, very interesting;